Conveyancing

Solicitor or conveyancer: what’s the difference?

Updated September 2026England & Wales3 min read

The short answer

Both can handle your move. Solicitors are regulated by the SRA and can do wider legal work; licensed conveyancers are regulated by the CLC and specialise in property. Experience with your type of transaction matters most.

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Questions this guide answers

  • What is conveyancing?
  • What does a conveyancer do?
  • What’s the difference between a solicitor and conveyancer?
  • Can I change solicitor?
  • Do I need a local solicitor?

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